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Bienvenidos On behalf a la of República the DominicanMinister Dominicana! Republic of On Tourism behalf Ministry of the Dominican of Tourism, Republic it is (DR) a Ministry of Tourism and the country’s warm, friendly people, it is my pleasure to Bienvenidos pleasure to a la welcome República Dominicana! you to Santo On behalf Domingo, of the Dominican the capital Republic of (DR) our welcome delegates attending the 17th annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Ministry country of and Tourism the first and the European country’s warm, city in friendly the . people, it is The my exploration pleasure to (FCCA) conference to our capital city, . We are honored and excited to welcome of the New delegates World attending began the in 17th the annual Colonial Florida City, Caribbean located Cruise in the Association heart of host members of the FCCA in our beautiful country and in America’s first city founded in (FCCA) conference to our capital city, Santo Domingo. We are honored and excited to the modern Santo Domingo that we know today. 1498 by the Columbus family. host members of the FCCA in our beautiful country and in America’s first city founded in 1498 by the Columbus family. Governor Bartolomé Colón founded the city of Santo Domingo in The DR is a destination like no other – featuring a stunning array of unspoiled white-sand August 1496. With more than 500 years of culture, its attributes beaches, dazzling landscapes, mountains studded with waterfalls and rivers, lush green The DR is a destination like no other – featuring a stunning array of unspoiled white-sand coconut palm forests, exotic cuisine and a remarkable variety of arts and entertainment beaches, dazzling landscapes, mountains studded with waterfalls and rivers, lush green offer the world a living testimony of the past that has shaped us as options. coconut palm forests, exotic cuisine and a remarkable variety of arts and entertainment a nation. Proudly, In the Santo Colonial Domingo City, was awarded visitors the can distinction discover of the being Alcázar named de the Cultural options. Colón, Capital Proudly, as well of Santo the as the Americas Domingo first for was university 2010, awarded underscoring and the distinction the first its of wealth being Cathedral of named important of the the landmarks, monuments, arts, theater and culture. For over five centuries, the city has Cultural Americas. Capital Here, of the you Americas can visit for historic 2010, underscoring buildings its and wealth the of authentic important served as gateway to the Americas. landmarks, monuments, arts, theater and culture. For over five centuries, the city has cobblestone streets once walked by the Spanish conquerors. served as gateway to the Americas. While in Santo Domingo, you must pay a visit to the historic and priceless Colonial City, Located along the , this legendary city is rich in While in Santo Domingo, you must pay a visit to the historic and priceless Colonial City, a UNESCO museums, World monuments, Heritage Site theaters, and home to restaurants America’s first and city historical including the sites first cathedral, university, palace and cobblestone streets that conqa UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to America’s first uistadors once strolled. city including the first cathedral, university, palace and cobblestone streets that conqsuch as the Columbus Lighthouse. Santo Domingouistadors once strolled. is also easily accessible with two international airports, excellent infrastructure The DR has it all for travelers. Unspoiled beaches, top-ranked championship golf The DR has it all for travelers. Unspoiled beaches, top-ranked championship golf courses, and seaports, world-class making sports, it exciting the gateway nightlife for and the myriad thousands opportunities of miles for eco of courses, world-class sports, exciting nightlife and myriad opportunities for eco adventure are the right ingredients for an unforgettable vacatiDominican coast. on experience. adventure are the right ingredients for an unforgettable vacation experience.

The Dominican DR considers Republic it a privilege has to partner it all: with beautiful the cruise industry beaches, to showcase stunning our The DR considers it a privilege to partner with the cruise industry to showcase our amazing country to cruise ship travelers. Please have a very productive conference and mountains, majestic waterfalls, exotic cuisine, a wide range of amazing country to cruise ship travelers. Please have a very productive conference and be sure to explore Santo Domingo and beyond during your stay with us. Then, come be sure to explore Santo Domingo and beyond during your stay with us. Then, come entertainment activities, art, culture, adventure and ecotourism, back and visit us often to enjoy our breathtaking comforts of sback and visit us often to enjoy our breathtaking comforts of sgolf courses and exciting nightlife. We invite youun, sea and sand.un, sea and sand. to discover the many facets of Dominican Republic and hope you enjoy your stay Sincerely,Sincerely,as much as we like to share our tropical paradise with you!

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This is a special edition published by Pro RD,S.A./DR1Guides for the Alcázar de Colón Malecón Ministry of Tourism of the Built for ’ son A 9 mile-long maritime boulevard Dominican Republic. 1 1510-1512 to lodge the King of Spain’s 6 fringed by palm trees, with benches Av. Cayetano Germosén & niece and impress on fellow Europeans to sit on and admire the Caribbean Sea. Av. Luperón, Santo Domingo, his status as royalty. The Monarchial Dominican Republic palace frames the Plaza de España and Polígono Central 809 221-4660 its collection of restaurants. Gustavo Mejía Ricart, Pastoriza, www.GoDominicanRepublic.com 7 Lope de Vega, Tiradentes, Churchill & All contents © DR1Guides Catedral Primada de América Lincoln avenues are in the center of Gustavo Mejía Ricart 119B-408, 2 The first cathedral in the Americas, the modern city’s bustling Polígono Santo Domingo, Rep. Dominicana consecrated in 1540, built primarily in the Central neighborhoods. Malls and Tel 809 565-6510 www.dr1.com IberoamericanCarnival Capital Gothic style, hosts inspirational choral many “in” shops, restaurants, cafes of Carnival 2014 evenings for Easter Sunday and and nightspots keep the vibe. Editorial Director: is in the air Christmas Day. The cathedral is the Dolores Vicioso Avenida Venezuela [email protected] Check it out, there is always something happening in Santo backdrop to the picture-perfect Domingo. The most vibrant city in the Caribbean, Santo Domingo Parque Colón, one of the best-loved Large discos and regular performances of 809 223-2725 8 is the birthplace of the Americas. The leading university town urban spaces in Santo Domingo. Dominican salsa, merengue and bachata Sales: bands is the trademark of this area that Alejandra Alvarez and the city with most museums in Central America and the Jardín Botánico is popular with Dominicans yet hardly Jaime Alberto Moreno Caribbean, it features culture and entertainment for all ages. Because of its size, flora diversity and known by tourists. 20 minutes from Socializing is a national pastime and this sets the tone in 3 beauty, it is popular with locals for early Sans Souci Port and the airport, on the Graphic Design: the capital city, marked by thousands of restaurants, bars and morning and afternoon walks. side of the city. Sasha de Lemos [email protected] colmadones, the local pubs. Visitors are invited to join in. The Colonial City is being given a US$30 million facelift in Mercado Modelo Casa de Teatro Internet Director: Former green market turned arts Center of bohemian life in Santo 2013. The city is preparing to be the Iberoamerican Capital of 4 9 Robert Woolford Carnival in 2014. This is truly a city of events every day, every and crafts center. It’s a labyrinth of Domingo, stage for up-and-coming [email protected] small shops for a leisurely stroll to artists and old-time great performers weekend, every month. find a memorable souvenir. with a hip bar to boot. Use this guide as a checklist and introduction to exploring what the city has to offer. Our website, dr1.com keeps Faro a Colón Palacio de Bellas Artes you posted on what is happening in Santo Domingo. Christopher Columbus’ remains are The Palace of the Fine Arts is home to See dr1.com/calendar & dr1.com/forums for Q&A. 5 located here, enshrined in a bronze 10 the national schools of the visual arts, and marble monument and insights ballet, dance, folklore and drama. into the DR’s Hispanic heritage. Av. Máximo Gómez & Independencia. Inside

Cruise Ship Info 08 What’s near the port

KEY Cruise Arrivals 101 Dominican Republic Highway/autopista # kms. between Cities/kms. entre ciudades Main Road/via principal Cruise Port/Puerto de crucero + Secondary Road/Via secundaria Protected Area/Área protegida Ocean/Sea/River/Lake - Océano/Mar/Río/Lago Cayos Bahía de Caution/precaución Cayo Arena Montecristi Playa Siete Punta Pastilla City and Town/Ciudad y pueblo International Airport/Aeropuerto internacional Hermanos Popy Playa Buen (Paraíso) Hombre Playa La Playa Cofresí

Playa El Morro Playa Ensenada La Luperón Playa Maimón Point of Interest/Punto de interés Domestic Airport/Aeropuerto doméstico Costambar Playa Juan Bolaños MONTECRISTI Punta Rucia Isabela Ocean World Aeropuerto Gregorio Luperón (POP) Costa Dorada

Estero Balsa Loma Isabel Playa Dorada Sosua ª1303%4" ESDPN t5FM de Torres 20 115 Imbert Playa Encuentro Bahía de Villa Parque PUERTO

25 Playa Caletón Playa Grande

Nacional Los Damajagua Playa El Bretón Manzanillo Vásquez PLATA Laguna Gri-Gri Pepillo Salcedo Estero Hondo Hidalgos 70 Monte Sabaneta Llano Parque El Choco Altamira de Yásica 70

Villa Cabrera errenas NORTH & Laguna Rio Elisa Gaspar Parque Playa Diamante NORTHWEST Salada 60 Navarrete Sonador Jamao San Juan Villa al Norte Hernández Nacional Playa La Entrada MAO Esperanza González Cabo Francés OCÉANO ATLÁNTICO DAJABÓN La Cumbre Viejo Los Quemados Aeropuerto Internacional SANTIAGO del Cibao (STI) Reserva Científica Atlantic Ocean

SABANETA alle Puerto MOCA Loma Quita Espuela

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Cabrera Pozo de Bojolo SAN FRANCISCO Playa Bonita Cerro Playa Cosón Playa Rincón Villa DE MACORÍS Salto Playa El V Playa Las Galeras San José Jánico El Limón Tapia 70 65 Rancho Restauración de las Matas Español 50 LA Castillo El Pozo SAMANÁ Parque Nacional VEGA El CENTRAL 40 Pimentel Catey Sánchez Aerop. J. Armando Bermúdez 30 Arroyo Barril (DAB) Playa Cayo Levantado Haiti NORTHEAST Bahía de Samaná Puerto Bahía Pico Duarte 40 Carretera de Sam Parque Nacional Manabao Caño La Playa Esmeralda Punta Limón José del Carmen Ramírez Hondo Laguna Bánica COTUÍ Redonda Ciénaga Reserva Científica Las Cañitas Laguna Ébano Verde Limón Playa Nisibón aná Parque Nacional La Mina Maimón Las Matas 73 Los Haitises 35 de Farfán CONSTANZA Aeropuerto de MONTE 45 85 Constanza (COZ) PLATA 50 SAN JUAN DE SOUTHCENTRAL Reserva Científica Playa Uvero Alto LA MAGUANA ELÍAS Piedra Lagunas Redonda Playa Macao PIÑA y Limón Blanca Yamasá Playa Arena Gorda Autopista Duarte HATO EL SEIBO Playa El Cortecito Cruce de Playa Bávaro MAYOR La Otra los Isleños Villa Playa Cabeza de Toro Altagracia 45 Banda Aerop. Internacional Verón Aerop. Internacional 85 40 60 85 La Isabela (JBQ) HIGÜEY de (PUJ) La EAST & SOUTHEAST Cruce de Descubierta San José Los Cacaos Pedro SANTO Verón Punta Cana JIMANÍ Postrer Guerra Aerop. Internacional Cap Cana Rio Villa SOUTHWEST de Ocoa La Colonia Brand DOMINGO SAN PEDRO Expr DE MACORÍS La Romana (LRM) San Rafael Jaragua Cambita eso mér vía del Es Garabito 30 L as A icas to te 35 de Yuma Casa Ponce de León AZUA Au Lago Enriquillo Autopista 6 de Noviembre 41 LA ROMANA El Limón 33 Vicente 80 Parque SAN CRISTÓBAL La Playita Duvergé Noble Caracoles Haina Cabo San Rafael Nacional 55 res Ojos Boca Tamayo Cuevas del Pomier La Caleta Isla Cabritos Canoa Parque de Yuma Playa Palmar 35 Faro a Colón Laguna Los T Nacional Puerto del Rincón de Ocoa Sabana del Este Bahía Buey BANÍ Playa Najayo Playa Caribe Escondido Bahía Playa Palmilla de Yuma Casa de Campo Altos de Chavón de Neiba Sombrero Paya Playa Juan Dolio Playa Guayacanes

Cabral Playa Playa Cumayasa Playa Boca Chica Isla Catalina El Cachón Matanzas Playa Cueva Las Maravillas Parque Nacional Polo Playa Blanca Playa Las Las Palenque

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Playa Monte Rio Isla Catalinita Sierra de Bahoruco magnético Salinas Calderas

Polo Playa Dominicus Mano Hoyo de Aeropuerto María Montez (BRX) Isla Saona Pelempito Aerop. Las Américas (SDQ) Juan

The Sights 09 Dunas de Baní PEDERNALES Playa San Rafael Paraíso Playa El Quemaito Aerop. Cuevas de las Maravillas (SPM) Playa Los Patos Aeropuerto de Caletón Enriquillo Cabo Rojo (CBJ) 135 Playa Cabo Rojo Parque Playa Bahía de Nacional Oviedo MAR CARIBE Las Aguilas Jaragua Laguna Historical sites and places to go de Oviedo Caribbean Sea Colonial City Maps Beyond the Zone Colonial City Botanical Gardens La Gustavo Map El Malecón City Map Beaches Shopping 21 DR National Map What to buy and where to go Malls & Shops 10 to Take

Dining 26 Restaurants, cafes and eateries 7 to taste What’s Cooking Santo Domingo Genuinely Chinatown, For Children Dominican List of Restaurants

Nights 33 Bars, clubs and nightspots Tropical Nights Night Spots City of Events More reasons to visit The Basics 37 Useful info Weather Money Matters Government

Beaches & Golf 41 Transportation Taxi, car, bus, Metro Boca Chica, Guayacanes, Travel time box Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macorís SDQ flights Fried Fish Tee Off Cruise ships info The Sights

What’s Near the Port Colonial City Cruise Arrivals 101 Where the Americas began

Plaza de España Cruise ship passengers arriving at Santo most points in the city costs RD$500. A shuttle Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2 El Conde Domingo by sea are 10 minutes away from (US$7 round trip) leaves every 20 minutes from 1991, the Colonial City of Santo Domingo is 16 Eight-block pedestrian bohemian-vibe street many of the leading attractions of the capital Sans Souci Port to Don Diego Gate in the Colo- square blocks laid out in a grid system between lined by Art Deco buildings loaded with small of Santo Domingo. This is a big city experience, nial City until 5pm. forts. La Zona, as it is commonly called, has shops. Grab a Bon ice cream at the start or with historical heritage, dining, shopping and many claims to colonial era fame – America’s midway and stroll at leisure to appreciate the entertainment. Sans Souci Terminal first cathedral, hospital, palace, paved street, outstanding first half 20th century architecture Tourists arriving at Sans Souci Terminal on the university, monastery and more. Today it comes (look up to the balconies). Don Diego Terminal east side of Santo Domingo are a five-minute very much alive at night with a selection of The Ozama River west side terminal is a short taxi ride from the Colonial City. Also within a pubs, restaurants and small theaters. Because it 3 Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las walking distance to the city’s leading attrac- five-minute drive… The Columbus Lighthouse, is very walkable, the Colonial City has a big Mercedes tion, the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. Stroll the mausoleum honoring Admiral Christopher following. Numbered monuments are listed in up the steps to Calle El Conde and continue Columbus, pays tribute to the landmark Euro- the order of a walking tour (see Colonial City to Columbus Square with the first cathedral in pean discovery of the new land. The National Map, pages 14-15). the New World, arts & crafts shopping and the Aquarium, shark tunnel included, with its lovely bohemian atmosphere of the downtown area. gardens by the sea. Los Tres Ojos nature park From there, head to the Columbus Alcazar, the is like a journey to the center of the Earth. (See first European palace in the Americas. See pages page 17 for details on these attractions). A taxi 9-13 for details on these attractions. from the terminal to these attractions costs Visitors overnighting in Santo Domingo RD$400. should check out the many restaurants, bars This is the larger of the two terminals, able and lounges within the old city walls. Or cross to accommodate today’s largest world-class cruise ships. Sans Souci Terminal includes gift the city to the Gustavo Mejia Ricart area, also Iglesia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes known for its restaurants and vibrant nightlife. shops, a telecommunications center, a currency The Don Diego Terminal has an information exchange bureau and ATM facilities for the con- Completed in 1555 and dedicated to our Lady of center, a telecommunications center, a curren- venience of visitors. Mercedes, named patron of the DR in 1617. Im- 1 cy exchange bureau, ATM facilities and gift A shuttle (US$7 round trip) leaves every 20 Puerta del Conde pressive bell tower, the biggest in the city. Mass shops for the convenience of travelers. Note minutes from Sans Souci Port to Don Diego The Count’s Gate marks the spot where the Mon-Sat 5:30pm-6:15pm, Sun at 9:30, 11am and the artistic marine stained-glass façade and Gate in the Colonial City until 5pm. founders of the Republic proclaimed indepen- 7pm. Las Mercedes & José Reyes, 809 682-3744. ceramics mural. This stylishly designed terminal located on Av. dence from Haiti on 27 February 1844. The 4 The terminal is located on Francisco Caama- España provides some great photo opportu- gate leads into Independence Park whose pe- Iglesia Regina Angelorum ño Deñó Avenue (also known as Avenida del nities – it’s a vantage point for viewing the sky- rimeter fence doubles as the city’s largest outdoor Imposing late Gothic structure with gargoyles Puerto) with its long sidewalks connecting the line of modern Santo Domingo as well as the arts and photography gallery. Independencia and buttresses, the church houses the remains of & Palo Hincado. Ozama riverside to the Caribbean Sea. A taxi to Colonial City. Padre Billini, the philanthropist who discovered

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Columbus’ bones. Mass Sunday 6pm-6:30pm. thick walls and a lookout platform with impressive 12 Museo de las Casas Reales Padre Billini & José Reyes, 809 682-2783. view. It was the first residence of Columbus’ son, Exhibits of Dominican history from 1492-1821. Diego and wife upon their arrival from Spain in Originally administrative center of the West 5 Convento de los Dominicos 1509. Adjacent is a children’s museum, Trampolín. Indies, housing the Royal Court, Treasury, Built in 1510, this was the first site of the New Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. Las Damas. 809 688-1553. Governor’s Office and law courts in the 1500s. World’s oldest university (1538), now the Uni- Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. Las Damas. 809 682-4202. versidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD). From its pulpit, Fray Antón de Montesinos be- 13 Casa del Cordón came the first to denounce colonial violations Completed in 1504, it is the oldest stone house of human rights in the Americas, when he in the Americas. Originally owned by Francisco spoke out against the treatment of the Taino View of the Parque Colón de Garay who arrived with Columbus. There is Indians. Padre Billini & Av. Duarte, 809 682-3780. an impressive stone carving of the characteristic 8 Parque Colón cord of the Franciscan order on its portal. Banco 6 Casa de Tostado Located beside the Cathedral, this square is Popular offices are located there. Mon-Fri 9am- Built around 1520 for Governor Nicolás de surrounded by eclectic architecture (colonial, 4pm. Isabel la Católica & Emiliano Tejera, 809 Ovando’s wealthy scribe Francisco Tostado. It is republican and modern) with plenty of shady 544-8915. distinguished by the Gothic decoration of the trees, pigeons, sidewalk cafes and a great peo- twin window, unique in the Americas. Today a ple-watching mix of tourists and locals, especial- 14 Plaza de España museum showcasing the way the wealthy lived ly on Sundays and late afternoons. The centered What was once the center of colonial power in the 19th century. Mon-Sat 9am-4pm. bronze monument with statues of Christopher and trade with a mix of merchants, sailors and Arzobispo Meriño & Padre Billini, 809 689-5000. Columbus and Taino Indian heroine Anacaona, Spanish high officials, is today a large romantic by French sculptor Ernesto Guilbert, dates back plaza replete with restaurants, bars and steps to 1887, giving the space its name today. Guard at the Panteón Nacional overlooking the Alcazar de Colón.

Calle Las Damas 10 Panteón de la Patria The oldest paved street in the New World. Built Built in 1714-1745 as a Jesuit convent, later in 1502, it acquired its name with the arrival of warehouse and cultural center. In 1956, it was Diego Columbus and his wife Maria de Toledo designated the National Pantheon for historical in 1509. With them came family members and figures behind its stone walls. 8am-5:45pm. court members who strolled up and down the Las Damas. street in their finery. 11 Hostal Nicolás de Ovando Overlooking the Ozama River, this manor was once the home of Nicolás de Ovando, first gov- ernor of Santo Domingo. Today a luxury hotel. Interior of Catedral Primada de América Las Damas. 809 685-9955.

7 Catedral Primada de América Dinner at Plaza de España Oldest in the Americas, planned by Alonso Rodríguez, the architect who later designed 15 Alcázar de Colón the Mexico City cathedral. Begun in 1514 and The Columbus Palace was built (1510-1512) by completed in 1540. Its modern stained glass Christopher Columbus’ son Diego, appointed windows, by Dominican artist Jose Rincón Mora, Viceroy of the Indies to house the stately court were donated by the Archbishop of Munich, he held with his wife María de Toledo, niece of Cardinal Friedrich Wetter. Mon-Sat 9am-4pm, Fortaleza de Santo Domingo (Ozama) the King of Spain. At the time, the Alcázar was Mass Mon-Sat 5pm, Sun 12pm & 5pm. No mass the center of the Spanish court in the Americas, Tue. Arzobispo Meriño & Arzobispo Nouel, 9 Fortaleza Ozama and the palace hosted the legendary Spanish 809 682-3848. First permanent military structure built by the explorers Hernán Cortés, Francisco Pizarro and in the Americas in 1503. At the center Ponce de León. Today the Alcázar showcases is the 5-floor high Torre del Homenaje with its 6ft Inside the Museo de las Casas Reales authentic Medieval and Renaissance furniture

10 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 11 The Sights The Sights and objects depicting domestic life of 16th Centro Cultural de las erations of Dominican men and women, mainly witnesses a suicide bombing in 1958 , century Spanish nobility in the Americas. Tue- Telecomunicaciones during the 30-year Rafael L. Trujillo dictatorship leading him to reconsider family business there. Sat 9am-5pm. Sun 9am-4-pm. Closed Mondays. The history of TV, radio and telecommunica- (1930-1961). Open Tue to Sun 9:30am-6pm. Walk down the cobblestone streets. At night Plaza de España, 809 682-4750. tions in the Dominican Republic. State-of-the- Arzobispo Nouel 210, 809 563-3463. stop off at Lucia 203 for live entertainment and art museum just opened in July 2011. Open dancing. Tue to Thu 9am to 5pm, Fri & Sat, 9am to 9pm, Sun 10am to 6pm. Isabel la Católica & Emiliano 22 Monumento de Fray Antón de Tejera, 809 732-5555. Montesinos The 30-meter high statue was donated by the government of Mexico and is dedicated to the 16th century priest who preached against the atrocities being committed against the Taino Indians. His rage is depicted by the flames in his hair. It is located at the westernmost en- trance to the Port of Santo Domingo, where the Malecón starts.

23 Ruinas de San Francisco Puerta de la Misericordia Gate of Mercy. Built in 1543, and named fol- Alcázar de Colón 20 Ruinas de San Francisco lowing the 1842 earthquake when local priests 16 Puerta de San Diego Lovely Plateresque gate, with St. Francis’ cord set up tents to help the injured. Ramón Matías Down the steps from the Alcázar de Colón are carved in stone still intact. Franciscan monks ar- Mella fired the first shot here before proclaiming the ruins of the San Diego Gate built in Renais- rived in 1502, making it the first monastery in independence from Haiti on 27 February 1844. sance style in 1540. For a time, this was the main the Americas. The present stone structure was Palo Hincado & Arzobispo Portes. gate to the city. Centro Cultural de Telecomunicaciones built from 1543-1664. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. On Sundays, the Bonye concert starts at sunset. 24 Parque Independencia 17 Iglesia de Santa Bárbara 19 Museo del Ambar Hostos between Emiliano Tejera & Restauración. Home to the , a marble mau- Built during the late 16th century to honor the Visitors can see a range of samples of amber, soleum containing the remains of the nation’s military’s patron saint. Open only for mass: Mon- fossil resin, some with trapped insects, leaves founding fathers: , Ramón Sat 6pm-6:45pm. Sun 8am-9am, 9am-10am. and even lizards. Mon-Sat 8:30am-6pm, Sun Matías Mella and Francisco del Rosario Sánchez. Isabel la Católica, 809 682-3307. 9am-1pm. Arzobispo Meriño & Restauración, The compass in the park’s center is Kilometer 0, 809 682-3309. from which all distances in the country are mea- 18 Museo Casa de Duarte sured. The Mausoleum is open daily 7:30am- Once the house of Juan Pablo Duarte, the coun- 6pm. This park is popular for its outdoor arts & try’s founding father. He led the movement photography gallery with frequently changing that brought independence from Haiti in 1844. exhibitions. Palo Hincado & Independencia. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. Isabel la Católica, 809 687-1436.

Chu Chu Colonial Hop on board this 45-minute touristic train ride Hospital San Nicolás de Bari before setting out on foot to discover the Colo- nial City. Mon-Sun 9am-5pm. Isabel la Católica 21 Hospital San Nicolás de Bari & El Conde, 809 686-2303. The ruins of the first hospital in the New World, constructed in 1503. Hostos & General Luperón. Museo de Larimar Museo del Ambar A museum and store dedicated to Larimar, a Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Calle Hostos rare pale-blue colored semi-precious stone Dominicana Calle Hostos is famous for its part of the 1974 found only in the DR. Mon-Sat 8:30am-6pm, Opened in May 2011, it showcases the facts and Hollywood classic “The Godfather II”. It forms the Sun 9am-1pm. Isabel la Católica, 809 689-6605. consequences of the struggles of several gen- backdrop to the scene where Michael Corleone Altar de la Patria, Parque Independencia

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Acuario Nacional Parque Iberoamericano Check out the Rhinoceros Iguanas, an endan- Palacio Nacional Acuario Nacional gered species, in the habitat created for them Museo Bellapart Visitors can walk through a large plexiglass tun- at the Parque Iberoamericano in Santo Do- Palacio Nacional nel full of sharks, stingrays and turtles. Walkable mingo. The large lizards are fun to watch from The Presidential Palace, an imposing neoclas- Museo Bellapart distance to Columbus Lighthouse. the bridge that crosses their abode or from the sical structure, was inaugurated by Dominican Museum dedicated to collections of well- Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm. Closed Mondays. gated surroundings. dictator in 1947. It houses the ex- known Dominican artists. Outstanding exhibi- Av. España 77, 809 766-1709. The Ibero-American Park is the city’s latest reno- ecutive and administrative offices, but not the tions. Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm. vated public space. It surrounds the National President’s residence. Pre-booked visits required. Closed Sundays. Av. John F. Kennedy, Edificio Music Conservatory and is located between Av. Mexico & Dr. Delgado, 809 695-8359. Honda, 809 541-7721 ext. 296. Cesar Nicolas Penson, Bolivar and Alma Mater avenues. The park is perfect for biking, roller- Plaza de la Cultura blading, jogging, romantic strolls, or just sitting. Once the city’s zoo, the park is built atop an im- Museo del Hombre Dominicano pressive cave system, including the Santa Ana A wide collection of Taino artifacts with sections Caves. Aerobics classes are regularly held in the dedicated to the post-Columbus era and the gym area near the Bolivar entrance, where there country’s African heritage. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. are outdoor exercise machines and a cafeteria. Closed Mondays. Av. Pedro Henríquez Ureña, But the main attraction of the park is its 1.4km 809 687-3622. of walkways shaded by lovely trees. Los Tres Ojos Faro a Colón Los Tres Ojos Completed in 1992 for the 500th anniversary of Hispaniolan solenodon, one of two surviving mammals Although named “The Three Eyes”, this attrac- the European settlement of the Americas, from tion boasts four clear water lagoons in lime- a 1929 contest-winning design. The monu- Parque Zoológico Nacional stone sinkholes. A deep staircase leads visitors mental mausoleum houses the remains of the Enjoyable by all the family, this is a leisurely to the underground caverns once used by Taino famous explorer and historic exhibits donated stroll that can easily take up a whole morning. Indians in religious ceremonies. Daily 8am- by other nations. Tue-Sun 9am-5:30pm. Closed Travel to Africa by touring the Great Plains. On 5:30pm. Av. Mirador del Este, 809 472-4204. Mondays. Av. Mirador del Este, 809 591-1492. the main road, meet the flamingos and many tropical birds. Do not fear the big snakes in the Mirador del Sur Museo de Arte Moderno snakes area. The children will love the petting This almost 4 mile-long park is popular for walks, zoo exhibits and the lemurs from Madagascar. jogging, cycling, skating and skateboarding. The Museo de Arte Moderno The Zoo carries out important work to create an best times are early morning and at sunset. The Four floors of the museum are dedicated to 20th awareness about endangered species, includ- park was built in the 70s with a design by ar- century . Alternating temporary ing the Solenodonte, American crocodile, Rhi- chitect Manuel Valverde Podestá, student of the exhibitions. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. Closed Mondays. noceros iguana, turtles, and the Ridgeway Hawk famed Brazilian landscape architect Burle Marx. Av. Pedro Henríquez Ureña, 809 685-2153. of among others. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. It features a restaurant at Av. Anacaona side and Av. Los Arroyos de Arroyo Hondo, 809 562-3149. nightspots on the Av. Mirador del Sur side. Faro a Colón 16 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 17 The Sights The Sights

The Botanical Gardens El Malecón Meet the flora of the island Avenue by the Sea

Santo Domingo’s Jardín Botánico Nacional There is an area with all the palms on the It is to Santo Domingo what the Eiffel Tow- The Malecón continues to reinvent itself is the largest and most complete botanical island, with more than 30 different trees on er is to Paris and the Empire State Building to over the years with multiple seaside public garden in the Caribbean and Central America. display. New Yorkers. Dominicans take it for granted; spaces – Plaza Juan Barón, Güibia Park and Designed by architect Benjamin Paiewonsky in Its Japanese garden is a high point of ev- it seems it has always been there… the new Maritime Walk on the western side. 1976 and covering an area of more than a mile ery visit for its scenery. A Torii, or gateway to The 9-mile (14.5 km) long Malecón (of- The avenue is dotted by hotels and res- (2kms2), its diverse landscape takes visitors on heaven, embellishes the entrance to woods of ficially the Av. George Washington) was rec- taurants. The vistas are spectacular -- from an extended encounter with the island’s flora. araucarias and bamboo shoots. ognized by the international organizers of the city’s iconic skyscraper skyline to the co- Well preserved, it welcomes a large group Beyond there is a pavilion with exotic cacti American Capital of Culture 2010 as one of lonial walls and the Columbus Lighthouse. of faithful joggers along its numerous trails and other desert plants, and another dedi- the city’s seven cultural treasures. Merengue The view of the waves breaking against the through plains and undulating terrain. cated to bromeliads. There is an area dedi- Festival takes place there in July, and there is coastal waters creates a sensation of peace The park attracts thousands of birds that cated to the flowering trees and plants of street partying for Christmas holidays. and tranquility. To “go down to the Malecón” make their homes among its greenery. the island of Hispaniola, with colors that vary It has history and several sections of colo- is part of city life. Be amazed by the variety of aquatic plants depending on the time of year. nial walls are still visible. See the 16th Century The National Carnival Parade takes place (48 large ponds), the orchid building with The Gardens hold annual orchid and bon- San Gil Fort, the Monument to Financial In- on the Malecón in early March. Special cel- more than 300 species, the fern exhibit, the sai exhibits and frequent temporary exhibi- dependence celebrating the payment of the ebrations are planned for 2014, when the city herbarium with its medicinal and aromatic tions. A train takes visitors on a 40-minute foreign debt in 1940. Since 1982, the Monu- will be the Iberoamerican Capital of Carnival. plants (90,000 samples) and the 13,123 yards tour that can be broken up by stopping at ment to Fray Antón de Montesinos recogniz- (12,000m2) arboretum with more than 1,500 the halfway point of the Japanese Garden es the Spanish priest’s role as the precursor of native, exotic and endemic trees. and walking back. human rights in the Americas. Fruits can be picked from the many trees Daily 9am-5pm. Av. República de Colom- At the start of the 19th Century, wealthy in the fruit trees area of the park. bia, 809 385-2611. families had embraced sea-front property for their haciendas. Few know that it was a vi- Riparian habitat, wooded areas, open sionary, José Ramón Báez López-Penha, who palm savannas of the garden offer opportu- in 1931, less than a year after the devastation nities for seeing many interesting endemic caused by Hurricane San Zenón, convinced and migratory birds. Birdwatchers may at- dictator Trujillo to retake the coast by build- tempt to enter any time after about 6am ing a boulevard the length of the city’s south- with identifying binoculars in hand. There is ern side for everyone to enjoy. Ironically, the a guided bird walk every first Sunday of each dictator would be assassinated there in 1961. month at 7am, meeting at the front door. The Supreme Court of Justice, Depart- ment of Migration and offices of the city gov- BIRDWATCHERS! ernment of Santo Domingo are located in the Centro de los Héroes government center. 18 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 19 Shopping

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Santo Domingo La Romana Malls & Shops Brands, arts and crafts Shopping NAME ADDRESS PRODUCTS TEL MALLS Acrópolis Center Av. Winston Churchill Clothing, shoes, restaurants & movie theatre 809 221-1764 Ágora Mall Av.Abraham Lincoln Clothing, shoes, supermarket, restaurants and movie theatre 809 472-2076 Bella Vista Mall Av. Sarasota Clothing, shoes, supermarket, restaurants and movie theatre 809 689-6654 Blue Mall Av. Winston Churchill Luxury brands, restaurants and movie theatre 809 562-4848 Ikea Av. John F. Kennedy Furniture, household goods 809 682-6944 Galería 360 Av. John F. Kennedy Clothing, shoes, supermarket, restaurants and movie theatre 809 686-0129 La Sirena Av. Winston Churchill Clothing, shoes, supermarket, household goods 809 687-4091 Megacentro Clothing, shoes, supermarket, restaurants and movie theatre 809 368-2200 Novo Centro Av. Lope de Vega Luxury brands, restaurants and movie theatre 809 685-9955 Plaza Central Av. Winston Churchill Clothing, shoes, restaurants and movie theatre 809 567-0070 Plaza Lama Av. Winston Churchill Clothing, shoes, supermarket, household goods 809 688-9714 Sambil Av. John F. Kennedy Clothing, shoes, supermarket, restaurants and movie theatre 809 633-0505 ARTS & CRAFTS Feria Artesanal Padre Billini / Arz. Meriño Dominican arts & crafts (Thursday to Sunday) Mercado Modelo Av. Mella Arts & crafts and souvenirs 809 565-3070 COMMERCIAL STREETS Arzobispo Meriño Ciudad Colonial Arts & crafts and souvenirs 809 533-2818 Calle El Conde Ciudad Colonial Clothing, shoes, arts & crafts and souvenirs 809 472-1787

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Ways to Remember the DR Macadamia nuts Grown in the Dominican forest, La Loma macadamia nuts are sold at Bon Ice Cream stores, leading supermarkets and select gift shops nationwide. Dominican beer Dominicans love their beer and since you may have trouble nding some Dominican cigars back home, it may be best to take a Dominican cigars are internationally Faceless dolls bottle or two for the road. recognized for their quality. These ceramic dolls are famous throughout the DR and are also very delicate. Be sure to pack them tight.

Rum Aged to perfection, Dominican rums Leather handbags are preferred locally on the rocks or as The designs of many Dominican brands, such as a “Cuba Libre” with Pepsi or Coca Cola. Fiori, are a fusion of the latest trends in international fashion with the colors of the Caribbean.

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Chinatown Beauty Parlors Note the traditional arch donated by the Beauty parlor-going is part of Dominican People’s Republic of China on the Av. culture. Little girls start going from 4 years Mexico entrance and the one donated old or even earlier. The beauty parlor ex- What’s Cooking Santo Domingo? by Taiwan on the Av. Mella exit to Santo perience is just as much about looking Domingo’s Chinatown district. Its main good as getting a psychological uplift. It Savor the Dominican Cuisine street, Jacinto de la Concha, is lined with is a time women dedicate to themselves. life-sized oriental bronze statues. Bargain Dominican beauty parlors keep up to prices are the draw at the neighborhood’s date on the new hair cuts and deep con- Santo Domingo dining is a 516-year old dishes served by hardy Dominican fast food shops and restaurants owned by Chinese ditioning treatments. Dominican stylists melting pot of gastronomic influences from places that have won over the locals. immigrants. This is the place for Dim Sum are known the world over for the mastery around the world. What makes Santo Domin- There is no city in the Caribbean with and Peking Duck. It is also the site of the of the art of blow drying, working from go’s cuisine tastier is that chefs have an abun- more restaurants than Santo Domingo. For a annual Chinese New Year celebration in root to tips and painstakingly drying hair dance of fresh local fruits and vegetables, fish sampling, drive through upscale areas of the January or February. It falls on 31 January in sections, twirling the brush at the ends and meats, aside from imports. Chefs cook city, such as the commercial-residential area in 2014. to give hair body and shine. up traditional recipes from around the world, of the Polígono Central (Av. Gustavo Mejia but many give a Dominican twist to these Ricart, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, recipes with seasonal ingredients. Naco and neighborhoods) for your Early influences date back to the original pick of restaurants with outdoor terraces Taino pre-Columbian days, to the mark left for appreciating the light breezes and the by the Spanish conquistadors and the droves balmy night air. The explanation, Dominicans of African slaves in the 16th and 17th cen- are forever on the lookout for the latest new tury. Intermarriages ensured that the varied place to be the first to tell their friends. cooking prevailed throughout the centuries. Today, this is no different. Immigrants from Italy, Germany, France, the , Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, the Middle East, Japan, China, Tai- wan and Korea are leaving their mark. Add very cosmopolitan Dominicans and All for the Children new entrepreneurs that travel and bring City malls have opened large centers for children to be entertained back styles and ritzy decors to best each while their parents shop. Descubria (Galerias 360 mall), Screamland other. Many eateries are chic and pricey. But (Agora Mall), Happyland (Jumbo Luperon and Megacentro super- because the student crowd is big in Santo stores), Aquarium (Sambil Mall), and Pekepolis (Silver Sun Mall) are pop- Domingo, more restaurants are good value, ular with the children. In the Colonial City there is the Museo Trampolin. not fancy. Tourists benefit from restaurants On the Malecon, Helados Bon ice cream store offers low cost bicycling, that work hard to attract frequent visitors. toy car riding, and more at its Plaza Juan Baron location. The ice cream Breakfast places are popular as are lun- chain has 250 shops nationwide and is a traditional favorite with children. cheon specials at the malls and a selection East of the city and just 8 kms from Juan Dolio beach area, is Los Delfines Water Park, the largest of restaurants in commercial districts. The in the Caribbean with 17 slides. US fast food chains are here but discover the

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Prats Ramirez 151 Piantini/Z1 French PM 809 449-7325 $$ Pizzarelli Sarasota & Churchill La Julia/Z2 Italian PM 809 508-1638 $ LaBOCA Boheme CHICA Bistrot / JUAN DOLIOF. Prats Ramirez 151 Piantini/Z1 Piantini/Z1 Française Sapori d’Italia Max Henríquez Ureña 29 Naco/Z1 Italian PM 809 683-5691 $$ Boca Marina Prolongacion Duarte 12A Boca Chica Seafood AM,PM 809 688-6810 $$ Vesuvio Malecón 521 Zona Universitaria/Z2 Italian PM 809 221-1954 $$$ El Pelícano Duarte 1 Boca Chica Seafood PM 809 523-4611 $$ Vienna Caribe Malecón Km 10-1/2 Malecón/Z4 German PM 809 534-0100 $$ Neptuno’s Duarte 12 Boca Chica Seafood PM 809 523-4703 $$ Bella Cristal Roberto Pastoriza 458 Piantini/Z1 Chinese PM 809 540-2923 $$ El Sueño Calle Principal Juan Dolio Seafood PM 809 526-3903 $$ Chino de Mariscos Sarasota 38A Bella Vista/Z2 Chinese PM 809 533-5249 $$ Mesón Español Calle Boulevard Juan Dolio Spanish PM 809 526-2666 $$ Pan Oliva Centro Comercial Embajador Bella Vista/Z2 Chinese PM 809 533-7380 $$ Deli Swiss Playa Guayacanes Guayacanes Seafood PM 809 526-1226 $$

28 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 29 Pescado con coco Morir Soñando Pollo Guisado Fresh sh with red bell peppers and “To die dreaming”. Sweet shake with evapo- Stewed chicken in a tomato, onion, garlic, onions in a coconut milk-based sauce. rated milk, orange juice, ice and sugar. olives, capers and cilantro sauce. Sancocho Soup with dierent meats and vegetables (see recipe). to Batida de lechoza Flan de leche Dominican fruit shake with papaya, Crème caramel - popular dessert in the DR, milk, vanilla, ice and sugar. Mofongo made with eggs, milk and sugar. Mashed fried plantains mixed with taste garlic and pieces of chicken or pork. Flavors not to be Missed The following sancocho recipe (one of the most cherished by Dominicans) is brought to you by Aunt Clara’s Dominican Cookbook, an excellent reference with Time: 90 Mins 100 traditional Dominican recipes; fully illustrated with beautiful color photogra- Diculty: Advanced phy. Get your copy by visiting dominicancooking.com and bring the flavor of the Sancocho de 7 Carnes Serve: 6 people (Seven-Meat Stew) Dominican Republic back home to your kitchen. Before starting to cook: Cut the meat into small • 1/2 lb of cassava cut into 1-inch thick pieces pieces. Scrub the meat (except the pork • 1/2 lb of yam cut into 1-inch thick pieces Preparation sausage) with the lemon. • 2 celery stalks 1. Place the beef in a pan and add the celery, coriander, oregano, garlic, vinegar, and salt. Marinate for at least • 1/2 lb of malanga cut into 1-inch thick pieces Ingredients half an hour. In an iron pot heat the oil, add the beef and stir (be careful with hot oil splattering). Cover and simmer • 2 lbs beef with bones • 1/2 lb of potatoes cut into 1-inch thick pieces • 3 unripe plantains, 2 cut into 1-inch thick pieces for 10 minutes. Add a few spoons of water if the meat sticks to the pot. Add the pork and let simmer for 15 minutes, • 1 lb of goat meat adjust water when necessary. Add the rest of the meat to the pot (except for the chicken) and let simmer for an- • 1 lb pork sausage (longaniza) • 2 cubes of beef stock (optional) • 2 corn cobs cut into 2-inches long pieces (optional) other 15 minutes, adding tablespoons of water as needed to prevent it from burning. Add the chicken and let • 1 lb pork simmer for another 10 minutes. • 1 1/2 lb chicken • 1/2 teaspoon of powdered oregano 2. Add 1/4 gallon of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the yam, malanga and the two plantains that you • 2 lbs of pork ribs • 1/2 teaspoon of coriander(cilantro) had previously cut. Add the bollitos now. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients and adjust water • 1 lb of bones from a smoked ham • 2 teaspoons of vinegar when necessary. Stir regularly to avoid excessive sticking. Let simmer until the last ingredients you added are • 4 lemons cut in halves • 2 teaspoons of chili pepper sauce or agrio de naranja • 1 tablespoon of mashed garlic • 10 boiled flour rolls (bollitos de harina) (optional) tender. Grate the remaining plantain and add to the pot. Let simmer until the stew is thick. • 4 tablespoons of oil 3. Adjust salt to taste. Serve while hot with white rice and avocado slices. 30 Santo Domingo Guide Photos provided by Aunt Clara’s dr1.comDominican Cookbook31 Nightlife

City of Events Tropical Nights The reason to come Yesterday, tonight and tomorrow Bonyé at the Ruinas de San Francisco This is no ordinary Caribbean city. Forget Cultural de España, Museo de Arte Moderno, Santo Domingo is the capital of nightlife it has been merengue, bachata + jazz. Casa beaches, forget quaintness. With three mil- Centro Dominico-Alemán, Teatro Guloya, in the Caribbean. It’s that Dominicans love de Teatro hosts its Jazz Festival in June and lion people, Santo Domingo makes the big Teatro Las Máscaras, and open spaces and to party. Nights start with dining out. Bars July and daily shows with emerging and well league of cities anywhere in the world. Mon- auditoriums in the many city malls. offering drinks and food snacks are popular, known artists. day to Friday, tropical chaos is the order of Dominicans proved by winning the 2013 especially in the Av. Gustavo Mejía Ricart Every Friday, the Fiesta Sunset Jazz makes the day. Always try to avoid peak hour traffic World Baseball Classic that the best ball is area. Many choose to go dancing or listen- for a wonderful spot to start the weekend. times -- 7:30am-9am and 5-7:30pm. played at the Quisqueya Ball Park in Santo ing to live music in one of the Colonial City Check out the sunset from the top floor of But the traffic chills out in the evening and Domingo during the local season that runs night spots, such as Lucia 203. Revelers on a the Dominican Fiesta Hotel. Great ambience on weekends when a different Santo Domin- from mid October to the next February. The low budget may be seen hanging out at the and baby boomer crowds. Reservations 809 go comes alive. The cultural industry is big Santo Domingo Yacht Club, Mobil One Rac- open-air colmadones and the liquor stores 562-8222. Free admission. here. Local fans following art, fashion, dance, ing Track, the Feria Ganadera, the Olympic where people gather to drink outside, on the theater and music performances and many Center and Parque del Este are other venues. street. Sunday evening through Thursday, Sunday nights with Bonyé festivals all year long. The large local popu- Public spaces… Columbus Park next to bars and restaurants close for drinks at 1am. Each Sunday, on the steps of the San lation means stars on tour of Latin America the Cathedral, Plaza de España, Guibia, Parque On Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, they stay Francisco Ruins, in the Colonial City (see and the Caribbean make sure that Santo Do- Iberoamericano, Paseo Marítimo, Plaza Juan open to 3am. For the Christmas & New Year pages 14-15) the love of music fills the hot mingo is included. This makes the big shows Barón and street dancing for Carnival and holidays, the limits are lifted. Open hours at Santo Domingo nights with bluesy son and and events THE reason to come to the city. Christmas on the Malecon and New Year at city hotel bars and discos are not limited. merengue sounds when Bonyé and talent- The venues… Teatro Nacional, Palacio de the Avenida del Puerto. ed friends take the stage. The horns blare Bellas Artes, Casa de Teatro, Conservatorio Arts and entertainment are guaranteed in out, the drums beat tightly. Dancing feet Nacional de Musica, Plaza de España, Centro the big city. respond. The sounds of cold beers being opened at Don Guillermo’s store-bar create a lively chorus that complements the show on Friday and Saturday there is folk- stage shortly after 6pm. lore dancing at Plaza de España. DR1 The old monastery ruins provide an amaz- Calendar keeps track of the sports, ing background to the show. If you are a art exhibitions, fashion weeks, classic, newcomer, just pick a conversation with any folkloric and contemporary dance, con- local. Soon you will be long-time friends, it’s certs, musicals, comedy and drama at the spirit of Santo Domingo. the small and large theaters, jazz, film Jazz at the Dominican Fiesta Hotel . festivals, electronic music DJs, national Dress Code symphony orchestra season and musi- Jazz City Hints of what the doorman may be look- cal tributes as they are announced. See On any given week there will be several ing for to see if you fit in with the crowd mix dr1.com/calendar restaurants, bars or theaters with jazz per- of the place. It also is a clue as to what to ex- formers on stage in Santo Domingo. Guillo pect pricewise: the dressier, the pricier. Rule Carias and his group gave it a start in the 80s of thumb in Santo Domingo: always dress at the Hotel Santo Domingo, but since then up a notch.

32 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 33 Nightlife Nightlife Nightspots around Santo Domingo (* see Zone Map on pages 44-45) NAME ADDRESS LOCATION/ZONE* PHONE DRESS CODE NAME ADDRESS LOCATION/ZONE* PHONE DRESS CODE RESTAURANT/BAR LATIN MUSIC SPOTS Boston Burger Bolívar & Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln/Z2 809 732-5498 Relaxed Jet Set Independencia 2253 El Portal/Z2 809 535-4145 Smart Casual Caffé Milano Tiradentes 11 Naco/Z1 809 540-3000 Dressed up Las Palmas Hotel Santo Domingo Zona Universitaria/Z2 809 221-1511 Smart Casual Cane Abraham Lincoln 1059 Piantini/Z1 809 368-2200 Smart Casual Merengue Bar Malecón, Renaissance Jaragua Gazcue/Z4 809 221-2222 Smart Casual Casa Avila Blue Mall Piantini/Z1 809 955-3158 Casual Mint Malecón, Hotel Napolitano Gazcue/Z4 809 687-1131 Casual Casa de Teatro Arzobispo Meriño 110 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 689-3430 Casual Platinum Independencia 1111 Zona Universitaria/Z2 809 508-0115 Casual Cognac Arzobispo Meriño 266 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 829 826-4428 Smart Casual PM Winston Churchill Plaza Las Américas/Z1 809 338-7676 Casual Falafel Padre Billini 352 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 688-9714 Casual Ni Fu Ni Fa Roberto Pastoriza 313 Naco/Z1 809 704-7348 Smart Casual GastroPub Bella Vista Mall Bella Vista/Z2 809 535-1700 Smart Casual Wao Dance & Drink to Share Venezuela & Club Rotario Zona Oriental/Z5 809 788-5344 Dressed up Hard Rock Café Parque Colón Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 686-7771 Casual BARS & LOUNGES Hooters Acropolis Center Piantini/Z1 809 565-4668 Casual Alpargatería Salome Urena 59 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 221-3158 Relaxed Mamajuana Café Atarazana 19, Plaza España Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 685-4194 Casual Bianco Sarasota BQ Hotel Bella Vista/Z2 809 993-5876 Smart Casual Meson di Bari Hostos 302 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 687-4091 Casual Bio Bar Sánchez 125 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 686-0147 Relaxed Rita’s Café Atarazana 27 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 688-9400 Casual Boca Negra Arzobispo Meriño 256 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 747-9034 Relaxed Bar La Posta Gustavo Mejía Ricart 124 Piantini/Z1 809 475-1007 Casual Segafredo Café Lounge Bar El Conde 54 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 685-4440 Casual SBG Paseo de los Locutores #9 Piantini/Z1 809 620-1001 Smart Casual Cava Alta Agustín Lara 19 Piantini/Z1 809 518-9000 Casual Tapatí Emiliano Tejera #101 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 689-1118 Casual Cinema Café Plaza de la Cultura Gazcue/Z3 809 221-7555 Relaxed TGI Friday’s Acropolis Center Piantini/Z1 809 955-8443 Casual Colmadón El Hangar Independencia Km 9-1/2 Zona 6 809 533-6898 Relaxed Veneto Cafe Lounge Arzobispo Meriño 211 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 685-5831 Casual Dock Acrópolis Center Piantini/Z1 809 567-6116 Casual DANCE MIX SPOTS Double’s Arzobispo Meriño 154A Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 333-5918 Casual Camden Parlour Plaza Andalucía I Piantini/Z1 809 540-3588 Casual Evolution Bar & Lounge Venezuela 13 Zona Oriental/Z5 829 447-5686 Smart Casual Encuentro Artesanal Arzobispo Meriño 407 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 687-1135 Casual Kantabar Unicentro Plaza Piantini/Z1 809 565-1484 Casual Maio Casa Bar Mercedes 101 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 682-3261 Casual La Barrica Abraham Lincoln Piantini/Z1 809 334-5803 Smart Casual Mencía Burgers & Tapas Jardines del Embajador Bella Vista/Z2 809 255-2505 Casual La Cantina del Nopal Arzobispo Meriño 115 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 567-4444 Casual Gold Fashion Dance Club 27 de Febrero 312 Bella Vista/Z2 809 566- 0308 Smart Casual La Espiral José Reyes & Mercedes Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 686-1765 Relaxed Miloca Sánchez Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 882-6950 Casual La Guagua Presidente Billini 151 Malecón/Z4 809 754-5515 Relaxed Onno’s Bar Hostos Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 689-1183 Casual El Catador - La Tienda Lope de Vega 35 Naco/Z1 809 540-1644 Casual Praia Club Gustavo Mejía Ricart 78 Piantini/Z1 809 732-0230 Smart Casual London Box Abraham Lincoln, Plaza Andalucia Piantini/Z1 829 864-0610 Casual L'Azotea Dominican Fiesta Hotel Mirador Sur/Z2 809 562-8222 Casual Lucia 203 Hostos 203 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 689-5546 Casual Zambra Roberto Pastoriza 315, Plaza Uris Naco/Z1 809 683-7373 Smart Casual Maruja Bar Gustavo Mejía Ricart & Federico G. Piantini/Z1 809 566-9103 Casual LATIN MUSIC SPOTS Roulette Espaillat 60 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 802-0003 Casual Aurora Disco Hotel Aurora Sol Zona Oriental/Z4 809 483-3313 Casual Shots Roberto Pastoriza 315, Plaza Uris Naco/Z1 829 886-1208 Casual Bottom’s Bar Hotel Plaza Naco Naco/Z1 809 541-6226 Casual The Bar @ Mix Gustavo Mejía Ricart 69 Naco/Z1 809 472-0100 Casual Boozer Venezuela 52 Ozama/Z4 809 788-1039 Casual Vinopolis Max Henríquez Ureña 15 Naco/Z1 809 732-8466 Smart Casual El Sartén Hostos 153 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 686-9621 Relaxed Zulu Radio Cafe Isabel La Católica 7 Ciudad Colonial/Z3 809 686-0757 Relaxed

34 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 35 Meetings The Basics Santo Domingo is especially attractive for An extensive roadway system connects small and medium-sized meetings because of the capital city to other tourism destinations all the things there are to do before, during and nationwide for combining business with lei- after the conference, convention or meeting. sure at beach or mountain resort areas. Hotels offer meeting space and executive floors Renowned for the friendliness and so- for small events and large conference rooms for ciability of its residents, the city of Santo big groups. There’s a great variety of venues in Domingo boasts a vibrant cultural life all museums, cultural, governmental and educa- year round. The Colonial City has many of tional centers and even in shopping malls that the historic firsts in the Americas. The city can be rented for presentations and events. Cre- also has more museums and restaurants ative professional multi-lingual coordinators are than anywhere else in the Caribbean. City ready to work on the organization of the events. malls are packed with shops and franchises Easily accessible by air, Santo Domingo’s from Europe, South America and the United Las Americas Airport (SDQ) is 3½ hours from States making it a shopper’s delight. Get- New York, 2½ hours from Panama, 4½ from ting around is easy with radio taxis costing When Christopher Columbus arrived in Population Lima and 8 hours from Madrid (see list of air- around US$5 for most rides within the city. 1492 to the north coast, he named the island The country’s population is approximately lines on page 40). See hotel listings at dr1.com/hotels. Hispaniola. At the time an estimated 400,000 10 million. Approximately 3 million people Taino Indians inhabited the land. Old World live in the , where the diseases, slavery and abysmal treatment by capital, known as the National District, is lo- the Spaniards all but erased this population. cated. Dominicans are a continuously chang- To replace the manual labor, the first African ing true melting pot of races and ethnici- slaves were brought to the island in 1520. ties, as new immigrants are assimilated. The The country gained its first independence original Indian settlers were followed by the from Spain in 1821, but the following year, Spaniards and Africans. These were followed the Haitians invaded, inspired by the ideal of by waves of immigrants from the Caribbean “one indivisible island” set by their liberator islands, neighboring Haiti, Japan, Lebanon, Toussaint L’Ouverture. The Dominican Re- and Spain that came for farming. Others public remained under Haitian control until were making their way to the United States Major Hotels with Meeting Facilities 27 February 1844 when the founding fathers and would stay, such as immigrants from HOTEL NAME TELEPHONE # RMS. ADDRESS of Dominican independence Juan Pablo Du- China and Cuba. Thousands from France, arte, Ramón Matías Mella and Francisco del Canada, Germany, Italy and Russia came first Barceló Santo Domingo 809 563-5000 217 Máximo Gómez esq. 27 de Febrero Rosario Sánchez led a successful revolt and as tourists to now call the land their own. BQ Santo Domingo 809 535-0800 139 Sarasota 53, Bella Vista declared independence. Courtyard Santo Domingo 809 685-1010 144 Maximo Gomez 50-A, El Vergel Money Geography rates fluctuate daily. US$ Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo 809 221-0000 196 George Washington 365, Gazcue The second largest country in the Carib- are easiest to exchange. A passport is needed Dominican Fiesta Hotel 809 562-8222 298 Anacaona 101, bean after Cuba, the Dominican Republic oc- to cash currency. The rate is set daily by the Hilton Santo Domingo 809 685 0000 228 George Washington 500, Gazcue cupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Central Bank. See www.bancentral.gov.do Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles, with Haiti Most ATMs operate on the Cirrus Net- Holiday Inn Santo Domingo 809 621-0000 141 Abraham Lincoln 856, Piantini occupying the western portion. Situated in works (Mastercard) or Plus networks (Visa). Hostal Nicolás De Ovando MGallery 809 685-9955 104 Las Damas esq. Calle El Conde, Ciudad Colonial the heart of the region between North and Money withdrawn from ATMs in the DR Plaza Naco 809 541-6226 175 Presidente Gonzalez 10 esq. Tiradentes South America, the country is bordered by the Caribbean Sea on the south coast and Lost or Stolen Credit Cards and Traveler’s Hotel Santo Domingo 809 221-3030 215 Independencia esq. Abraham Lincoln the Atlantic Ocean to the north. Its contrast- Checks Magna 365 (soon Sheraton Santo Domingo) 809 221-6666 245 George Washington, Gazcue ing landscape ranges from towering moun- Visa 410 581-9994 Occidental El Embajador 809 221-2131 278 Sarasota 65, Bella Vista tains, the highest in the Caribbean, to cacti- Mastercard 800 307-7309 studded deserts, to rainforest along with Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto Santo Domingo 809 549-2525 124 Autopista Las Americas Km. 22 1/2, Santo Domingo Este 400+kilometers of soft sand beaches. The American Express 800 327-1267 Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino 809 221-2222 300 George Washington 367, Gazcue DR is big by Caribbean standards at 48,442 square kilometers (30,100 square miles). See complete city hotel directory at dr1.com/hotels

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will dispense Dominican pesos. Pesos are Beverage limitations Holidays Check out the Weather & Beyond Forum in available in RD$2,000, RD$1,000, RD$500, Discos, restaurants and casinos inside Consider visiting Santo Domingo during dr1.com/forums for daily updates, especially RD$200, RD$100, RD$50 and RD$20 bills. hotels are exempt from the present liquor- the holidays, when capital city dwellers flee during Hurricane Season that runs from June There are coins for RD$25, RD$10, RD$5 and vending schedule that affects establish- for the tamer vacation sites, giving all a re- to November. RD$1. Visa, Mastercard and American Express ments throughout the country. Note that spite from chaotic traffic. Take note that for credit cards are widely accepted and often many restaurants, clubs and bars must close the Easter long weekend (from Thu to Sun) Time preferred by businesses. Take note that there at midnight from Sun-Thu and at 2am on Fri, even major stores and restaurants may be The DR’s time zone is Eastern Standard, al- is a shortage of change for RD$2,000 and Sat and holidays. Numerous establishments closed. For a list of holidays and the long though the country does not follow Daylight RD$1,000 bills, so ask for smaller bills when have been given an extension allowing them weekends they create, see dr1.com/travel/ Saving. Because of this, the DR is one hour cashing money at a bank. Banks at major de- to close at 1am Sun-Thu and at 3am Fri, Sat. prepare/holidays.shtml ahead of Eastern Standard Time used in the partment stores stay open to 7pm on Mon- Bring an ID. Patrons under the age of 18 US from October to April. day to Saturday. won’t be admitted. Taxes and Tipping The sales tax is 18% (ITBIS). Restaurants will Safety Government Offices Mail levy a 10% service tax. An additional 10% tip Be alert to your surroundings and take the For sending important parcels, consider is expected. same precautions recommended for travel- NAME TELEPHONE WEBSITE using DHL, UPS or FedEx. There are local ing in any major foreign city, using the hotel postal office stamp vending and drop off Measurements safe and keeping money and valuables out Presidency of the Republic 809 695-8000 presidencia.gov.do points for letters or postcards at La Sirena Both the metric and the English measure- of sight. Do not leave luggage or packages in Ministry of Tourism (Winston Churchill), Hotel El Embajador and ment system are used. Road distances and sight in a vehicle. 809 221-4660 sectur.gob.do godominicanrepublic.com Centro de los Héroes main post. land measurements are measured exclusive- Administrative Ministry 809 695-8025 sap.gov.do ly in kilometers. Electricity Communications Electrical current in the Dominican Re- Dominican Republic Export 809 530-5505 cei-rd.gov.do Purchase a low cost cell phone for use dur- Conversion Box public is 110 volts AC, 60 Hz. US-style two- and Investment Center ing your stay. Or bring an unlocked phone Weights & Measurements pin plugs are standard, so European visitors Ministry of Foreign Relations 809 535-6280 serex.gov.do and purchase a local chip (SIM card) with a should bring suitable adaptors. 1 pound = 0.45359 kilo 1 kilo = 2.204 pounds Ministry of Economy & pre-paid plan that gives you a local telephone 809 695-8588 economia.gob.do Planning number. This can be done if your mobile uses Speed: Kilometers/MPH: Water GSM or CDMA frequency. Claro, Orange, Viva Drink bottled or treated water. Locals do Ministry of Hacienda 809 687-5131 hacienda.gob.do 1 mph = 1.60934 kph 1 kph = 0.62137 mph and Tricom telecoms will activate most open not drink the tap water so you will be served Ministry of Industry and Fahrenheit to Celsius 809 685-5171 mic.gob.do European and North American-based cell bottled water at restaurants. Commerce phones and these can be used with calling 18°C = 65°F 27°C = 80°F Ministry of Agriculture 809 547-3888 agricultura.gob.do cards. Otherwise, if your phone works here, 21°C = 70°F 30°C = 85°F Hospitals steep roaming charges may apply. Failing to Hospiten Santo Domingo. Alma Mater & Ministry of Culture 809 221-4141 cultura.gob.do turn off the data-roaming feature on your 24°C = 75°F 32°C = 90°F Bolivar, 809 541-3000 Ministry of Environment 809 567-4300 ambiente.gob.do smart phone may rack up the bill even when Cedimat. Ortega y Gasset 10, 809 565-9989 Ministry of Education 809 688-9700 see.gob.do email and other data functions are not inten- Climate & Weather Centro de Medicina Avanzada Dr. Abel tionally used. Temperatures average 71-85°F (22-30°C) Gonzalez. Abraham Lincoln 953, 809 227- Ministry of Higher Education 809 533-3381 seescyt.gov.do To call the US and Canada, dial 1+area for most of the year. Being in the tropics also 2235 Ministry of Public Health 809 541-3121 salud.gob.do code + phone number. To call European means that 80% of the time the sun is shin- Ministry of Labor 809 535-4404 set.gov.do and South American countries dial 011+the ing. When traveling to the interior, prepare for Transportation country code + city code + the number. weather extremes of 95°F+ (35°C+) in desert A variety of transportation options ex- Ministry of Public Works 809 565-2811 mopc.gob.do Blackberry is the smartphone of choice for areas in the southwest and temperatures that ist for getting around Santo Domingo and Ministry of Sports 809 565-3325 miderec.gob.do Dominicans. Local area codes are 809, 829 in some mountainous areas can dip below nearby beaches. Public transportation in- Ministry of Interior & Police 809 686-6251 mip.gob.do and 849. the freezing mark in the winter months. cludes shared taxis, buses, motorcycle taxis. Santo Domingo is built on a low-lying coast- The north-south metro line passes by the Government Internet al plain. With few exceptions, when it rains the Plaza de la Cultura culture center on Máximo A Representative Democracy, the Do- Most hotels offer internet service. Check sun comes back out after a short while. Take Gómez Avenue, and the west-east John F. minican government is made up of three for those including the WiFi service in the note drainage is deficient in the city. Allow Kennedy Avenue line connects major shop- branches: the Executive, Legislative and Judi- rate. Many restaurants in the city offer free much more time to get to places, avoid tunnels ping malls for an overall 27 km ride that costs cial. President Danilo Medina was elected in WiFi. Call ahead if this is important to you. and flooded sections in heavy rains. RD$20 plus the one time RD$50 metro card. August 2012 for a four-year term.

38 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 39 The Basics Private taxis Beaches & Golf Private taxis are available 24 hours a day and can be contracted by tele- phone. Apolo Taxi (Tel 809 539-0000), Sansouci Port Taxi (Tel 809 684-9358). Ask the phone operator for the rate to your destination, the taxi number and color. Dominican taxis do not use fare Las Americas International (SDQ) Flights meters. Instead there are flat rates for Las Americas information: Tel 809 412-5888 ext. 2297, 2225 each destination. AIRLINE DESTINATION TELEPHONE WEBSITE Intercity Buses Air Caraibes Fort de France, Paris 809 549-0404 aircaraibes.com Metro (Tel 809 566-7126) and Caribe Air Europa Madrid 809 683-8020 aireuropa.com Santo Domingo’s Side Trips Tours (Tel 809 221-4422) provide coach Air France Paris, Fort de France 809 686-8432 airfrance.com.do transportation service between Santo airturksandcaicos. Boca Chica, Guayacanes, Juan Dolio, San Pedro Domingo and major cities. Expreso Air Turks & Caicos Providenciales 829 251-2222 com Bávaro (Tel 809 682-9670) travels to American Miami 809 542-5151 aa.com Boca Chica Beach Punta Cana and Transporte Samaná to 20 miles (30 kms) east of Santo Domingo and 2 miles (a Samaná (Tel 809 687-1470). Bus lines to Avianca Bogotá 809 563-2209 avianca.com bit over 3kms) east of Las Americas International Airport, other cities can also be boarded at the Frankfurt, Panama, Boca Chica is the city beach. Vendors sell everything from Enriquillo Park or those headed north Condor 809 689-9625 condor.com San Jose (Costa Rica) massages to necklaces. Expect crowds on weekends. For at Km 9 (on Duarte Highway). Copa Airlines Panama 809 472-2672 copaair.com boating and sailing pursuits, the Santo Domingo Yacht Club and Marina Zar Par. City residents join tourists at the Car Rentals Cubana Havana, Santiago 809 227-2040 cubana.cu outdoor restaurants that serve seafood and views. Major car rental companies have Delta Air Lines Atlanta, New York 809 200-9191 delta.com branches at airports, hotels and city Playa Caribe, Los Delfines, Guayacanes locations. Do not cut corners when Dutch Antilles Aruba, Curaçao, 829 249-5164 flydae.com Playa Caribe is the area’s surfer beach. The new Los Delfines choosing your rental car service. Also Express St Maarten Park (Tel 809 476-0477), is located on the coastal highway Club Náutico Santo Domingo take out the extra insurance plan that Miami, Rio de shortly after. It is marketed as the largest water park in the is available. If you suffer an accident Gol 809 412-5888 voegol.com.br Janeiro, Sao Paulo Caribbean and has 17 slides and 9 pools. Next is popular that dents your car, for instance, the in- Insel Air Curaçao, St Maarten 809 621-7777 fly-inselair.com Guayacanes beach with its many good restaurants . surance will prevent delays or hassles. Jetairfly Brussels 809 566-8950 jetairfly.com You must be at least 21 years, others Juan Dolio Beach require drivers to be 25 years old. Boston, Orlando, About 2 miles (3 kms) east of Guayacanes, Juan Dolio JetBlue Airways Fort Lauderdale, 809 200-9898 jetblue.com Beach is much more laid back than Boca Chica. High-rise TRAVEL TIME BOX New York, San Juan beachfront residences cater to affluent city dwellers who Santo Domingo-Puerto Plata 3.5 hours Liat Antigua 809 621-7777 liatairline.com make the commute to enjoy the sea views and food at Santo Domingo-Santiago 2 hours Spirit Fort Lauderdale 809 549-0200 spiritair.com the many good restaurants. The large expanse of shore- line allows for a relaxing day at the beach. Santo Domingo-Jarabacoa 1.5 hours Taca Lima 809 200-8662 taca.com Juan Dolio Beach Santo Domingo-Constanza 2 hours United Newark 809 262-1060 united.com Barcelo Rum Historical Center The Centro Histórico Ron Barceló (CHRB) in the city of San Santo Domingo-Boca Chica 30 minutes US Airways Philadelphia 809 549-0233 usairways.com Pedro de Macoris is an easy trip from Santo Domingo, Venezolana Caracas 809 540-8692 Santo Domingo-Juan Dolio 40 minutes Boca Chica, Juan Dolio, Guayacanes or La Romana. The Santo Domingo-Bayahibe 2 hours La Isabela (JBQ) Domestic Flights museum tells the history of rum-making in the Dominican La Isabela information: Tel 809 826-4019 Republic, its role in Dominican culture and gives insights Santo Domingo-La Romana 1.5 hours into the rum manufacturing process. The rums are sold on Santo Domingo-Punta Cana 2.5 hours AIRLINE DESTINATION TELEPHONE WEBSITE site at the Barcelo Export Import (BEICA) company’s rum Port au Prince (Haiti), aging and warehousing installations in San Pedro de Ma- Santo Domingo-Samana 2 hours on toll road Aerolineas Mas Aruba 809 826-4355 aerolineasmas.com coris. The tour includes rum tasting. The museum is open Santo Domingo-Barahona 3 hours Tortug’ Air Port au Prince (Haiti) 809 826-4122 tortugair.com Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Tel 809 334-2000. Centro Histórico Ron Barceló

40 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 41 Beaches & Golf Beaches & Golf Transport to the Beach Tee off Combine beach with golf. Great golf is not includes a 15-foot waterfall cascading into a Santo Domingo to the beach far from Santo Domingo. Juan Dolio features quarry pond and challenging plays around Hotel taxis or radio-taxi company units will two challenging 18 hole par 72 courses at indigenous coral rock formations. take you there and wait, for a negotiated Metro Country Club’s Los Marlins Golf Course price. For a cheap ride, check out Parque and at the Guavaberry Golf & Country Club’s Los Marlins Golf Course Enriquillo, the main bus hub for guaguas Gary Player-designed course. Reservations (buses) going to Boca Chica, Guayacanes are required for weekend play. and Juan Dolio. Public buses will make stops along the way; just let the driver know. Guavaberry Golf & Country Club Location: Juan Dolio From the beach to Santo Domingo Holes: 18 Buses traveling back to the capital can be Yardage: 7,156 Par 72 boarded along the Autovía del Este in Juan Designer: Gary Player Dolio and Guayacanes and along Duarte Av- Contact: guavaberrygolf.com.do enue in Boca Chica. 809 333-4653 Note: Express buses cost a bit more, are air- Guavaberry Golf & Country Club is a golf conditioned and go directly to their destina- soned with a mix of salt, garlic and oregano. residential community located 30 minutes tion. They let people off along the way but Once a client asks for a specific fish, she coats east of Santo Domingo’s airport near the re- do not take on new passengers. Local buses it with flour and fries the fish twice so it “takes sort town of Juan Dolio. The course design Location: Juan Dolio are not air-conditioned and make frequent up a good flavor,” as she explains. Holes: 18 stops to let people on and off. Most of the fish sold in Boca Chica is either Yardage: 6,396, Par 72 Loro (Parrot Fish), Mero (Grouper) or Chillo Designer: Charles F. Ankrom Fried Fish, Boca Chica Style (Red Snapper). Contact: metrocountry.com Boca Chica is famous for its fried fish. Fish Fried fish comes as a “servicio” or combo 809 526-1200 vendor Rosanna Bautista says it’s the love and is accompanied by tostones (fried plan- Located in Juan Dolio, approximately 30 they add to the recipe that sets fried fish in tains) and aguacate (avocado). Patrons can minutes east of Santo Domingo’s airport, Los Boca Chica apart from the seafood served also add batata frita (fried sweet potato), bol- Marlins Golf Course is located at the Metro anywhere else on the island. litos de yuca (cheese-filled cassava), longani- Country Club. Numerous artistic bunkers, Just as in all the fish vending-stalls, Bautista za (pork sausage) or yaniqueques (Johnny lakes and mounds complement the sur- has her fish on display and ready to go, sea- Cakes). rounding beauty of the Caribbean.

To: To: • Autopista del Nordeste (Samaná) • San Pedro • Santo Domingo BOCA CHICA Guavaberry Golf de Macorís Parque Cibernético / ITLA and Country Club • Cueva de las BOCA CHICA - JUAN DOLIO Maravillas Autovía del Este • La Romana Autopista Las Américas Parque Nacional Playa Boca Chica Autovía del Este Submarino Marina Zar Par JUAN DOLIO La Caleta Los Marlins Aeropuerto Club Náutico de Internacional Santo Domingo de las Américas Multimodal GUAYACANES Boulevard Juan Dolio (SDQ) Caucedo (Cargo port) Los Del nes Playa Water Park Autovía del Este Playa Juan Dolio Resort town International Airport Beach Boat Launch Golf Guayacanes Expressway Heliport Sur ng Shipwreck Hotel Area KEY Road Bus station Sailing Park Boundaries Restaurants Playa Caribe Caribbean Sea Toll Station Marina Diving Foot Trail Gas Station

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Ave. Gustavo Mejía Ricart is at the “La 27” and “La Kennedy” are dotted “La Zona,” a UNESCO World Heritage Tree-lined streets and 19th century These avenues are home to grassroots “La Luperón” is a new shopping heart of the Poligono Central, the with large stores and shopping centers. Cultural Site, is a one-stop location homes with verandas. Art galleries, merengue, salsa and bachata. On “La zone in western Santo Domingo. center for business, dining, shopping These are also the central cross-city for souvenirs, restaurants and museums and shows at Bellas Artes Venezuela,” 6 nightclubs are within Major stores located there sell and nightlife. There are more than expressways, routes that are used for nightlife. “La Duarte” is for bargain and Plaza de la Cultura. The emblem- walking distance. “La San Vicente” brands at reasonable prices. The 400 eating and drinking spots in this those heading east or north or entering shopping. It leads into Chinatown for atic Malecón borders the Caribbean and Av. España are for Latin dancing Ministry of Tourism’s new of ces likewise residential zone. the city. oriental sights and sounds. and is the city’s main hotel area. and colmadon open-bar sharing. are there, too. 44 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 45 KEY Dominican Republic Highway # kms. between Cities RECOMMENDED ROADS MAP Main Road Cruise Port Cayos Bahía de Montecristi Cayo Arena Secondary Road Protected Area Siete Punta Pastilla Hermanos Playa Popy (Paraíso) Playa Buen Hombre 26 Playa Cofresí Caution Ocean/Sea/River/Lake Playa La Ensenada Playa El Morro La Luperón Playa Maimón Ocean World Costambar

Isabela Playa Sosúa Playa Juan Bolaños MONTECRISTI 20 City and Town International Airport Costa Dorada 34 Luperón (POP) Playa Dorada Estero Balsa Osvaldo Virgil (MTC) Loma Isabel Sosúa Playa Encuentro de Torres 14 Point of Interest Domestic Airport Bahía de 26 Villa Imbert Playa Cabarete Parque PUERTO 23 Playa Caletón Playa Grande

Nacional Los Damajagua Playa El Bretón Manzanillo Vásquez PLATA Laguna Gri-Gri Pepillo Salcedo Estero Hondo Hidalgos 27 Monte Sabaneta Llano Parque El Guananico Altamira Choco de Yásica 22 © 2013 DR1 Maps [15] • Email: [email protected] • Tel 809 223-2725 35 Villa 43 Cabrera NORTH & Laguna Rio Elisa Gaspar 31 Parque Playa Diamante NORTHWEST Salada Navarrete Sonador Jamao San Juan Villa al Norte Hernández Nacional Playa La Entrada MAO Esperanza González Cabo Francés DAJABÓN 24 La Cumbre Viejo Atlantic Ocean 54 Los Quemados SANTIAGO Cibao (STI) Reserva Científica 37 SABANETA Loma Quita Espuela Puerto MOCA Escondido Loma de NAGUA Monción SALCEDO Matancita Santo Las Terrenas/Playa Terrenas Playa Punta Popy El Portillo 30 El Catey (AZS)

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La N Playa Esmeralda Punta Limón José del Carmen Ramírez 102 o Hondo Laguna Bánica COTUÍ r Ciénaga Reserva Científica de Las Cañitas Redonda st Laguna Ébano Verde BONAO e Miches Limón Playa Nisibón Parque Nacional La Mina Maimón Las Matas 73 48 Los Haitises 45 45 de Farfán CONSTANZA Constanza (COZ) MONTE SAN JUAN DE A PLATA Reserva Científica 33 u SOUTHCENTRAL Playa Uvero Alto Piedra to COMENDADOR LA MAGUANA La Pirámide pi Lagunas Redonda sta 23 Playa Macao Blanca D y Limón (ELÍAS PIÑA) u Playa Arena Gorda a r Yamasá t Blvd Turístico del EstePlaya El Cortecito Parque Nacional e Bayaguana HATO EL SEIBO Cruce del 45 MAYOR Isleño Playa Bávaro Valle Nuevo Villa 43 La Otra Banda Playa Cabeza de Toro Altagracia Verón 68 La Isabela (JBQ) Sabana Larga 44 37 HIGÜEY 32 Punta Cana (PUJ) La EAST & SOUTHEAST Descubierta SOUTHWEST San José Los Cacaos Pedro SANTO Punta Cana JIMANÍ Postrer Guerra Cap Cana Rio Villa de Ocoa La Colonia Brand DOMINGO SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS La Romana (LRM) San Rafael de Yuma Parque Jaragua Cambita vía del Es El Garabito 30 to te 35 Casa Ponce de León Nacional AZUA Au LA ROMANA Limón Galván Autopista 6 de Noviembre 34 Lago Enriquilo NEIBA Vicente 72 Cruce del km 15 SAN CRISTÓBAL La Playita Reserva B. Duvergé Noble Caracoles Haina Cabo San Rafael 54 Boca Loma Charco Tamayo Cuevas del Pomier La Caleta Canoa Parque de Yuma Playa Palmar 39 Faro a Colón Azul Refugio Laguna Ojos Los Tres Nacional Puerto Cabral de Ocoa Sabana Paya Playa del Este Bahía Buey BANÍ Playa Caribe Escondido Bahía Najayo Playa Palmilla de Yuma Casa de Campo Altos de Chavón de Neiba Sombrero Playa Juan Dolio Playa Guayacanes

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BARAHONA Puerto de La Romana Nizao Playa Bayahibe Magnético Playa Monte Rio Isla Catalinita Sierra de Bahoruco Salinas Calderas Las Américas (SDQ)

Polo Playa Dominicus María Montez (BRX) Mano Polo Hoyo de Isla Saona Magnético Pelempito Juan Mona Passage Cuevas de las Maravillas (SPM) Dunas de Baní PEDERNALES Playa San Rafael Paraíso Playa El Quemaito 50 Caletón Playa Los Patos Cabo Rojo (CBJ) Enriquillo Caribbean Sea 72 Playa Cabo Rojo Parque Playa Bahía de Nacional Oviedo Las Aguilas Jaragua Laguna de Oviedo SOUTHEAST & EAST NORTHEAST & SAMANA Discover the DR SOUTHWEST CENTRAL NORTH & NORTHWEST The Dominican Republic is a country of Among the Southwest's best attractions are Visit Los Del nes Park, La Romana (Altos The central part of the DR has its wonders, Samaná is an escape of natural beauty. In Puerto Plata tour Mt Isabela de Torres's wonders. If you have a few days, rent a car, the Lago Enriquillo, Bahía de las Aguilas, de Chavón), Bayahibe, Saona and Cueva including the mountain towns of Constanza Lodging is located in Las Terrenas, Las botanical garden. Enjoy Ocean World's day and mark a few points on your map and enjoy the Cabo Rojo and the Polo Magnético. Must de las Maravillas. Take in the sights of the and Jarabacoa (access to the highest Galeras and Samana city. Visit Los Haitises, evening shows. For adventurers, Damajagua best the DR has to offer. The following are sees also include the Hoyo de Pelempito Punta Cana Ecological Foundation, golf at peak), and the artistic and cultural centers Playa Rincón or the El Limón Waterfall, falls. Cabarete is for wind and water sports. recommendations for some of the best sights (Park), Salt Mines and Laguna de Oviedo or one of 15 courses in the area or ow with at Bonao with its Centro Bidó and Santiago Cayo Levantado out island. Whale-watching Rounds of golf at Playa Dorada or Playa Grande. and attractions outside of Santo Domingo. birdwatching in Bahoruco. the waves at Playa Macao. with its Centro León. is from mid January to the end of March. In Montecristi, visit the Cayo Arena sand bar. 46 Santo Domingo Guide dr1.com 47 For those who love history, and those who make their own.

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